Sevenoaks travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sevenoaks

With a population of 27,871, Sevenoaks is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sevenoaks deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sevenoaks

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Vine Restaurant (11 Pound Lane) and The Plough at Ivy Hatch (High Cross Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Sevenoaks (22 London Road) and Qissa Restaurant (St Johns Hill) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sevenoaks.

When to visit Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sevenoaks

Plane

Although Sevenoaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 18 miles from Sevenoaks. The shortest flight to Sevenoaks from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 3 miles from the city center, Sevenoaks Kemsing is the busiest station in Sevenoaks. Another popular train station is Sevenoaks Bat And Ball, located 1.2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sevenoaks is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Sevenoaks. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Sevenoaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 18 miles from Sevenoaks. The shortest flight to Sevenoaks from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 3 miles from the city center, Sevenoaks Kemsing is the busiest station in Sevenoaks. Another popular train station is Sevenoaks Bat And Ball, located 1.2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sevenoaks is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Sevenoaks. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Sevenoaks

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

Most booked hotels in Sevenoaks

Knole B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 50 reviews)
$164+
Holiday Inn Express London - Epsom Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1837 reviews)
$120+
The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 477 reviews)
$112+
Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2399 reviews)
$120+
Holiday Inn London - Sutton
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2302 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1196 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Sevenoaks

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Sevenoaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Sevenoaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.